BANGKOK, Thailand – The Israeli Embassy in Thailand held a memorial ceremony to mark the one-year anniversary of the deadly Hamas attacks on Israel.
The October 7, 2023, assaults resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 innocent civilians, including 41 Thai nationals. Additionally, 31 Thais were taken hostage, with some later released but eight still unaccounted for.
Addressing a gathering of foreign dignitaries, the Israeli community in Thailand, and families of the Thai victims, Israeli Ambassador Orna Sagiv underscored the enduring bond between Israel and Thailand forged in the aftermath of the tragic attacks.
The massacre of October 7, 2023, made Israel and Thailand share a common destiny, Ambassador Sagiv said.
During these challenging times, the people of Israel stand firmly with the families of the innocent Thai victims who lost their lives and were taken hostage.
The Israeli government has pledged to provide support and compensation to the affected Thai citizens, mirroring the assistance offered to its own citizens.
Among the speakers at the memorial was an Israeli who fought against Hamas during the attacks, and Oiyjai Chaisri, the widow of Anan Phetkaew, a Thai worker in Kibbutz Alumim who was killed in the incident. (TNA)
